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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Kyle Pitts (9.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEAtlanta Falcons#6

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

WRNew England Patriots#30PPG LEADER

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

9.8 PPG9.9 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Kyle Pitts vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) against Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Stefon Diggs outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Kyle Pitts is 7 years younger than Stefon Diggs (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Pitts	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	9.9
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	167	168
Receptions	88	85
Rec/Game	5.2	5.0
Receiving Yards	928	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	54.6	59.6
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	118	102
Target Share/Game	6.9	6.0
Age	25	32
Experience	4 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Stefon Diggs outscored Kyle Pitts by 0.1 PPG in 2025 (9.9 to 9.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyle Pitts or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Kyle Pitts and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

Do Kyle Pitts and Stefon Diggs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Kyle Pitts and Stefon Diggs share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.